1994 Dodge Ram engine problems

28 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 28
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
8
Engine
6
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
4
Exhaust system: emission control
3
Exhaust system
3
Cooling system
3
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
2
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Ram engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Dodge Ram engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Overheating 10 Stalling 8 Loss of power 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1994 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 24, 2004 · Engine · 139,000 miles · TX

While the vehicle was parked and running and consumer was standing in the rear of vehicle white smoke came from the rear of the vehicle. This caused health problems to the consumer. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Feb 22, 2002 · Engine, Suspension · OR

Track bar on the front broke off while consumer was driving. As a result, vehicle was very difficult to control. *ak consumer states track bar separated from frame bracket. Threaded portion broke at the radius. Also the serpentine belt and water pump failed and were replaced.

Filed May 21, 2001 · Engine · IN

Consumer is having problems with cooling system. Contacted dealer.

Filed May 18, 2001 · Engine · IN

There is a rattling noise present in vehicle due to catalytic converter coming apart inside. Dealer has seen vehicle, and tried to fix it. Problem still exists.

Filed Oct 27, 2000 · Acceleration, Electrical · MI

The intake/outake exhaust valves were replaced and the throttle body was replaced.

Filed Oct 2, 2000 · Engine · WI

Driving at 70mph catalytic converter would plug or clog up & exhaust could not exit. This caused motor to stop. Been to dealer & mechanic, they indicated that warranty had expired along with the service contract. Catalytic converter was replaced once in 1998 for a similar problem. Manufacturer no help. *ak when the motor stopped, it caused power brake and power steering failures.

Filed Oct 20, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · TN

Due to a defective check valve, the fuel gauge is inoperative. Occupant cannot determine how much fuel is in the vehicle.

Filed Oct 7, 1999 · Engine · OK

Engine failure apparently from timing chain wearing out. Mechanic says there is a hole in piston through which air flows from spark plug hole through to oil fill port. Oil was changed by owners every 2500 miles. Car was apersonal, not fleet van. Miles were not hard driven miles.

Filed Jun 28, 1999 · Engine, Steering · IN

Pe99031; while driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which could have caused a crash. Also, steering column plastic melted, and wire burnt. Vehicle lost power steering/ power light,etc., and smoke came from the column. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 27, 1999 · Engine · ND

Engine stalls after slowing from highway driving no brakes

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Ram engine

Does the 1994 Dodge Ram have engine problems?

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Dodge Ram, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Ram engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Is there a recall for the 1994 Dodge Ram engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.